The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-25
NIRInnmR.

son Of merriment and joy. Tho old, the
young and the middle aged associate
Christmas with turkey, plum pudding,
egg-nog and stuffed ham, while not n few,
whose tender years were raised in intimate
relationship with Santa Claus, look forward
TO the day as one of gift enterprise.
The small boy is gloomy indeed without
the deadly toy pistol and n corresponding
amount OF dynamite, while the youth and
maiden who arc over fond Of the measures
OF the dance count the season of q nullity
II one or more occasions for INDUCING In
their iavorite pastimc is not presented.
Still another class find in Christmas a day
whose symbol il the mistletoc, In itself u
symbol Of the virgin love which can be-
safely plightcd on this day Of days. The
mistletoc il conspicuous member Of every
household. IL il generally suspended from
the parlor chandelier, but frequently II N
found In unsupported places, where an
innocent and unsuspccling young man
may often fall a victim. The mistlctoc IL
n deadly enemy 10 society. IL must 20. II
would he interesting TO compile q list ol
the snarcs which innoccntly bcsct the path
Of the society man. Prominent among
them is the philopena crlzc, which, To
participate IN, is as fascinating and ~ de-
structive rs the renowned red and black
balls OF tradition. Men are too gallant 10
allow the young ladies 10 be- in debt To
them, and they yield, IN the first cry,
gracefully 10 the inevitable. The Christ
mas card, without which one feels that
life il n blank, also falls upon the lst. II
Is the one resource upon which all fall
..I.. .tl.Y Iap.. at. .AN uVululln IL IA
nm interesting aud difficult task "a do
Christmas shopping, hut the reporter was
more than delighted on q recent occasion
when u well known belle insisted upon his
accompanying her upon n shopping tour,
begging for his assistance In taste, iudg-
mcnt and price, all Of which lac gracefully
Acknowledged "a. She hal u we'll filled
purse, aud was prepared Ia meet all
strains upon her cNchcquer. The reporter
inwarlly felt his unlitncss, but, yielding
a. u desire Ia learn the mystery OF u
woman's shopping, hc gladly accompanied
his fair companion.
'tOf course have tobcgin NJ mamma aud
papa" she began, 'and / have been
pulling my brains for weeks 20 know
what would suit them. What do YOU
Think
The writer WIS unprcparcd Tor So sud
den q demand for suggestions, and felt
Somewhat staggered, but Judging her
''papa's' taste by his own, he suggested q
silvcr.hcadcd umbrella. ANY papa
receiving the above may send his thanks.
under personal cover, to the writcr)
As Tor Mr. Mamma, " several nppropri-
ate and inappropriate articles were pN-
amincd. aud the scribc's fair companion
reserved her choice for feminine con-ulti.
a.. IV.s. NlU. Nsugt uFHsFtUt al tNNU
books, games aud pictures exhibited, the
younger members oi her family were
easily and hastily provided Tor.
"Now COMES the hardest part ot my
task" she YEARLY exclaimed; ito CHOOSE
for your friends aud your enemies.
never miss nn opportunity OF srndinl
my Dearest Joe d reminder ui the luN
Gus season. Something Tor "thc joe
was eagerly Searched lOf until they ioun,
an Illuminated card reading Love lhl
Ncighbor ~ Thysclf," which WIS quickl,
sot aside Tor the enemy. We trust j.,
will understand the motive Of the gilt.
"NcNt comes something's Mary NJ
You know she Is my best chum. ! feel a
81 could 10 the whole length Of my puts
for her" Knowing quite well the pei
sonal charms OF Mrs NJ, the rcport'
fully concum,d In the statement, and r.
marked that II hers WIS not long onoup
he would add his. lie timidly surpcstc
for the charming Miss u mirror.
'Thc idea. Who ever heard Of maxim
girl o present Of @ mirror IL h rider
lous. q woman will buy one OF fifty mi
rur u she wants them, hut she mover q
lows one to hc presented a. her.
"Shc would take II ior a reflection,
suppuso2'
Her hack was turned In n moment n
usual evidence ol assumed disgust. III
Nj was o Catholic an exquisite i,u.
rrucihX Nm marked With NJ ailrriiuna
greeting and dispatched io the lovely O.
cipicni. The purse held ont, but the {.
shopper declared shc was only 10.
through. still bctmyiug no sign Of YEA
ness. although the entire contents Ut n
aiorr had bccn mnsackcd. The uuWsI
per man iccbly remarked upon this i0
but she galy proposed going TO uuUilI
store 10 complete her stock ul purclus'
Her companion WIS now loaded with {
result Of half a days labor before 9
counter.
The other storc reached, n fresh scar
commenced iur novelties. 81 will huy"
send Jim Ma present. hc has been
lovely 10 me; he's taken me 10 two part
this SEASON and favored me twice nt {
last german. ! must ptum the obligation
THE ArTE,L man cnyicd the young b,
tleman's good fortune ~ she splcrt,,
handsome collar aud cuil at bound
Russia leather. No suggestions WCrv %
cssary-hcr own good taste and iudgm,
prompted her.
"Thcre's Jack IL, Borlnu T. J
W, al 10 be- provided iur yet. J Nm
II will be- hard a. select, Tor these boys
very iastidious.' Nevertheless she ri
cccdcd IN safely adding 10 her lisl th"
spcctiyc presents iOr these young gent
men. But, NJ the reporter l. in danger
betnying a secret, further description
withheld. This morning will discl
what WIS selected Ia the course Of d
days shopping.
A remembrance reaches NJ lust In ii
20 make proper acknowledgment throu
thcsc columns.
The mystery of q womnn's shopping
still n mystery. The faculty Tor bargi
ing, and pricing and purchasing ~ ",
derfully developed among the icmin
creatures. There may be- a sequel 10 {
shopping expedition, which TITS ARR
man will one day d"iscloso-Wll n
Sufficient unto the day" etc, etc.
society cIespinE-.
Miss Kate Estes returns home
wedncsiny next after a months abscI
In Louisville.
The uionnan club meets on Wcdncs
evening, 2sih, nj the rridence Of \
Wait., InnIman Ma. h2l Shelby air.